Douglas Chaves

I will spend 15 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.

Access to affordable, nutritious food is a food justice issue. I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work, on campus and/or in the spaces I frequent.

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).

If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

I will spend 5 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

I will spend 5 minutes learning about food apartheid and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

Both systemic and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

I will spend 5 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

I will sign up for a local CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture).

I will organize one of Ecochallenge.org's discussion courses on food sustainability, Menu for the Future or Hungry for Change, with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those around the world who produce my food in order to make better choices when I shop.

I will spend at least 10 minutes finding out what local laws, policies, and practices keep people from voting in my community.

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 30 minute(s)

I will only check my email during work hours, using my personal time for endeavors that help me live out my values.

I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.